Things To Do
St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Built in Neo-Byzantine style, it serves as the cathedral church of the Patriarch of Bulgaria and it is one of the 50 largest Christian church buildings by volume in the world. It is right next to St. Sofia Church!
St. Sofia Church
St. Sofia Church is the oldest one in the city of Sofia (and Sophie's favourite). The church was constructed on the site of several former churches, the earliest of which dates back to the 4th century. During this time, Sofia was known as the ancient Roman city of Serdica. The most recent Saint Sofia Church was constructed sometime during the middle of the 6th century when Bulgaria was under the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I. If you go there, please make sure to see the former Churches and the Necropolis that can be found a level below the current church.
The Palace - National Art Gallery
The first museum building housing the National Gallery was the Royal Palace. Today, temporary exhibitions of Bulgarian and foreign art are on display in its halls. The Palace was built immediately after the Liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman rule (1878) and following the selection of Sofia as the capital (1879). It is a 5 minute walk from St. Sofia Church and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
St. George Rotunda Church
The Church of Saint George is a Late Antique red brick rotunda in Sofia, Bulgaria. Built in the early 4th century as Roman baths, it became a church inside the walls of Serdica, the capital of ancient Dacia Mediterranea during the Roman Empire and Byzantine Empire. It is a 5-minute walk from the National Gallery and is situated within the Presidential Palace and just next to the National Assembly and pl. Nezavisimost.
Ivan Vazov National Theater
The Ivan Vazov National Theatre is Bulgaria's national theatre, as well as the oldest and most authoritative theatre in the country and one of the important landmarks of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. It is located in the city's centre, with the facade facing the City Garden. The theatre is also in the close vicinity of the National Gallery.
National Palace of Culture
The National Palace of Culture, located in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, is the largest, multifunctional conference and exhibition centre in Southeast Europe. It was opened in 1981 in celebration of Bulgaria's 1300th anniversary. The park around it is very pretty in summer.
Ozone Skybar & Lounge
If you want to see Sofia from above we recommend Ozone Skybar. There are also a few nice restaurants in the same building (Millenium Hotel Sofia).
Borolandia Adventure centre
If you wanted to head straight to Borovets, this could be a fun activity to do. This is a rope park and is suitable for both kids and adults. A ticket costs between 2 and 4 euros depending on the course you decide to go for. It is an 8-minute drive from Yastrebets.
Hike in Rila National Park
Our venue is situated within a National Park. If you want to escape the city and go straight to the mountain - you are more than welcome to. There are organised half and full-day hikes with experienced mountaineers that could be booked online in advance.
Mountain Biking
If you want to go on a bit of an adventure, Borovets Bike Park is the ideal place to go. It is situated 8 minutes away from hotel Yastrebets and has various trails dependent on your level of experience.
Spa day at Yastrebets
If you just want to unwind, we will be in Yastrebets on Friday to meet everyone who wants to join us early. Yastrebets has a great spa, for those looking to escape the city vibe and relax in the mountain. You can book a massage or go straight to the pool!
Cuddle Nacho All Day!
If you need to unwind and get ready for the party we invite you to cuddle Nacho for immediate relaxation. Take caution as he is addictive.